Annie Heath Nelson

Annie Heath Nelson

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Annie Laura Heath Nelson, 89, slipped into the arms of Jesus, whom she loved so dearly, on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Stokes County on May 4, 1934, the daughter of the late Charlie Edgar Heath and Lucy Lillian Ashby Heath. Mrs. Nelson was a longtime member and...

Wayne Carlton Walters

Wayne Carlton Walters

Apr 3, 2024

Mr. Wayne Carlton Walters, age 67, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, April 3rd 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Wayne was born on May 5th, 1956, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Grover Clifford Walters and Ruth Hildebrand Walters.

After graduating R.J. Reynolds High School in 1975, Wayne went on to join the U.S. Navy and served for...

Michelle Kennedy

Michelle Kennedy

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Michelle Kennedy, 55, of Mocksville, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by her family.

Michelle was born on December 15, 1968, to William Leroy Meadows and Linda Faye Phelps in Forsyth County, NC. She had a passion for the Lord, life, and people. Michelle loved her family and friends beyond measure....

Nancy Matz Spivey

Nancy Matz Spivey

Apr 3, 2024

Ms. Nancy Lynn Matz Spivey, 77, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2024, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born an only child to the late Leo George Matz and Bernice Wright Matz on April 16, 1946, in Medina, Ohio. Nancy was uncomplicated, yet she had a huge heart of gold. She loved her...

Richard Franklin Rising Jr.

Richard Franklin Rising Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

Richard Franklin Rising Jr., 85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 

Mr. Rising was born May 20, 1938, in New Hanover County, to the late Richard Franklin Rising Sr. and Lucille Benton Rising West. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church and retired from World Citrus after 20 years and T.W....

Steve Istvan Zamboki

Steve Istvan Zamboki

Apr 2, 2024

Steve Zamboki, a cherished resident of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2nd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Steve was born on April 18th, 1941, in Novi Sad, Serbia, to Hungarian parents, Istvan and Julia Zamboki. He lived his life as a proud Hungarian. His father died during World War II in 1944, and he was raised as...

Shirley Ann Harmon Thornton

Shirley Ann Harmon Thornton

Apr 2, 2024

WALKERTOWN - Shirley Ann Thornton, 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and sister.  She was born August 28, 1942, in Mercer County, WV, to the late Haskue and Elsie Harmon.  She graduated from Spanishburg High School and spent...

Arthur Richard Frauenhofer

Arthur Richard Frauenhofer

Apr 2, 2024

Arthur Richard Frauenhofer, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Art was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 22, 1940. He moved to Apex, North Carolina in 1989, settling in Clemmons in 1996. For 6 years he owned and operated Frauenhofer’s Ice Cream and Bakery and was known around Clemmons as “the ice cream guy.” A stranger to no one, Art...

Joan Terrell Beeson

Joan Terrell Beeson

Apr 1, 2024

Kernersville – Mrs. Joan Terrell Beeson, 91, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Summerstone Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stokes County on December 3, 1932, to the late Zeb Jackson Terrell and Lillie Dodson Terrell. Joan was married to the late Richard Leon Beeson, whom she had been with for over sixty years. She was one of...

Bobby Lee Starbuck

Bobby Lee Starbuck

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Bobby Lee Starbuck, 82, passed away on Monday April 1, 2024, at Willow Valley Assisted Living. He was born on December 6, 1941, to the late Stephen Dillard Starbuck and Ada Hockaday Starbuck in Forsyth County, NC. 

Bobby is survived by his former wife Dorothy; son Steven; daughter Kathy; and sister Nancy. 

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April...

Barbara Jean Davis

Barbara Jean Davis

Apr 1, 2024

Barbara Jean Davis passed away on April 1, 2024, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was 93 years old. She was born in Tucson, Arizona to Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gotthelf, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Col. Edward J. Gotthelf, III, US Army (ret.), and her loving husband of 49 years, Brig....

Abygail "Aby" Pritchard Jones

Abygail "Aby" Pritchard Jones

Apr 1, 2024

 Mrs. Abygail “Aby” Pritchard Jones, 58, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born September 1, 1965, in Forsyth County to the late Lewis Earnest Pritchard and Virginia Jenkins Pritchard. She came from a large loving family.  Aby was a loyal and dedicated wife, mother, and grandma. She loved spending time with her family,...

Jose Angel Higgins

Jose Angel Higgins

Mar 31, 2024

Jose Angel Higgins, 44, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on March 31, 2024, after a lengthy battle of heart issues. He was born on December 10, 1979, to Martha and Philip Higgins. Jose was a self-employed contractor, he was a superintendent at Prostruction, Inc and was in charge of many different projects. Jose is survived by his...

Cletus Roger Snyder

Cletus Roger Snyder

Mar 31, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, and papa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his home.Cletus Roger Snyder was the firstborn child of the late Luther and Nora Snyder, born on December 8, 1932, in Forsyth County, NC. He attended Griffith School for twelve years before graduating in 1951. Cletus played baseball and...

Iva Jean Burnette

Iva Jean Burnette

Mar 31, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, and adored nana.  She departed from this world surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love!

Mom’s best friend, her husband, “Bernie” of 55 yrs. She loved dad unconditionally and he was her world!   Mom would take such good care of everyone, but especially dad;...

Margaret Ann Matthews O'Neil

Margaret Ann Matthews O'Neil

Mar 30, 2024

Margaret Ann Matthews O'Neil passed away on March 30, 2024. She was born at Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas, to Frank and Virginia Matthews on June 12, 1940. A true daughter of the Lone Star State, she loved bluebonnets in spring, Tex-Mex dining and warm summer days. She married Frank O’Neil after a particularly hot summer in South Carolina. Together...

David Wayne Gortman

David Wayne Gortman

Mar 30, 2024

We are mourning the loss and celebrating the life of David Wayne Gortman. He passed away peacefully in the morning hours of March 30th, 2024 at the age of 59. He was born on October 24th, 1964, in North Carolina. David was a family man and a very loving and involved father. He loved nothing more than to spend time...

Gina Jessup Needham

Gina Jessup Needham

Mar 30, 2024

Mrs. Gina Jessup Needham of Pilot Mountain, 56, passed away on the evening of Saturday March 30, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born July 21, 1967, in Forsyth County to Carol Smith Jessup and the late Bobby Wayne Jessup. Gina was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church and was the...

Betty Jo Bullins

Betty Jo Bullins

Mar 30, 2024

Ms. Betty Jo Bullins, 84, passed away on March 30, 2024, at LifeBrite nursing facility in Danbury. She was born on February 29, 1940, in Stokes County to the late Elmer and Pensie Bullins. Betty retired from RJ Reynolds after many years of service. She also worked at Walnut Cove Healthcare for 17 years after her retirement. Betty enjoyed watching...

Fred "Marty" Martin Cox

Fred "Marty" Martin Cox

Mar 29, 2024

It is with great sadness, combined with unprecedented memories of complete joy, that the family announces the death of Marty Cox, 64, of Kernersville, who died at home, surrounded by those who loved him, on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

He was raised by Grady Martin and Marie Ann Martin Cox, who instilled in Marty a love of family gatherings, beach trips,...